This Perth runner was inspired by Nedd Brockmann – now he wants to break his record
Chad Aziz, a 20-year-old runner from Perth, aims to break the record for the youngest person to run from Perth to Sydney. He started his journey on May 20, planning to complete the run in 62 days while raising funds for a youth mental health charity. Aziz's goal is to inspire others to engage in physical activity and improve their mental well-being.
- ▪Chad Aziz is attempting to run from Perth to Sydney in 62 days.
- ▪He aims to raise $100,000 for the Zero2Hero charity focused on youth mental health.
- ▪Aziz has to run 65 kilometers daily, which is more than a marathon each day.
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